Denali TT's Thermo-moldable liners ?

[Metacomet]

Need advice on how to correct the liners in my Denali TT's. They are definitely the right size, but after a long ascent with skins, the movement causes enough abrasion for blisters. Are the liners thermo-moldable ? Is this something you can do at home ? No ski shops in my area seems to know what to do. I was told to just wear them and they'll break in. I somehow think that more can be done. Any advice would be helpful as I'll be using them again in the Wasatch, UT in late April. I trust the knowledge is on this site. Thanks for any help !

[skiyak777]

There's a thread covering this topic pretty thoroughly:http://timefortuckerman.com/forums/showthread.php?t=3084&highlight=thermo

Denali TTs usually come with thermo liners, but sometimes don't. Post a photo of you liner and I can tell you whether its thermofit or not. I've molded two pairs in my home oven with no problems. I do not think they will break in just by wearing them.

[Justin]

Without seeing a picture it's tough to tell if they are of the 'thermo' kind.
If they are they should look something like the pic below:

Molding is quite simple actually and it worms your toes up too!
http://store.thebackcountry.net/cart/files/images/d_4689.jpg

[RR]

Probably they are thermo liners. If you haven't cooked them do so. Take them to the shop where you bought them and they prolly won't charge you. If you www'd them and if you are indeed a member of the Honorable Society of Cheapskates check out this page and watch the movie "Cooking with Big Tim": http://www.telemarktips.com/DrTelemark.html

btw certain of my sock liners do that to me too. I switched to a slicker, thinner and far denser weave liner sock and the problem went away. Also, In walk mode it helps if I leave the power strap and top buckle loose but keep the other three buckles tight. Everybody is different so the strategey for you might be different.

[Metacomet]

My Denali TT liner.
http://timefortuckerman.com/photopost/data/500/1765100_0636-med.JPG

[Metacomet]

Informative movie. Thanks. RR, thanks for the liner sock tip. I thought mine were pretty tightly woven, but I'll shop for tighter ones.
I pretty much always use my liner socks with smartwool over them. I believe that's still better than no liner sock as far as blisters go, correct ?

[skiyak777]

Informative movie. Thanks. RR, thanks for the liner sock tip. I thought mine were pretty tightly woven, but I'll shop for tighter ones.
I pretty much always use my liner socks with smartwool over them. I believe that's still better than no liner sock as far as blisters go, correct ?

I always just use smartwool socks, no liner. I've done quite a bit of climbing in Denali TTs (baked) (the liners) and had no problem with blisters. Sometimes in warmer weather your sock gets sweat soaked and you need to change socks, but other than that, they've been great.